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Thomas. R. Morris
Morris & Morris Attorneys, P.L.L.C.
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Biography
B.A., International Relations, James Madison College, Michigan State University. J.D., University of Michigan Law School, 1986. Practice concentrated in bankruptcy, commercial law, business law, workouts, real estate and complex situations.
Practice Areas
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Collections
- Foreclosure Defense
- International Law
- Human Rights, Imports & Exports
Fees
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Free Consultation
The depth and duration of the free consultation depends upon the nature and scope of the potential engagement. -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Standard hourly rate is $350.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Michigan
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- 6th Circuit
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Languages
- French: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
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- Morris & Morris Attorneys, P.L.L.C.
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- Silverman & Morris, P.L.L.C.
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- shareholder
- Shefferly, Silverman & Morris
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- Schlussel, Lifton
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Education
- University of Michigan Law School
- J.D.
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- Michigan State University
- B.A. | international relations
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- James Madison College
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Awards
- listing 2008 to present
- Superlawyers
Professional Associations
- Creditor/Debtors Rights Committee, Business Law Section, State Bar of Michigan
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- American Bankruptcy Institute
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- Activities: Occasional lecturer.
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- State Bar of Michigan, Business Law Section, Creditor/Debtor Rights Committee
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- Business Law Section Council
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- The Michigan Exemption Initiative
- Michigan Business Law Journal
- The History and Futrure of Michigan Debtor Exemptions
- Michigan Business Law Journal
- Representing Small Business Debtors in Bankruptcy
- ICLE
- The Discharge of "Trustee" Debts: Defining the Term "Fiduciary Capacity" under Bankruptcy Code section 523(a)(4)
- Michigan Business Law Journal
- Judgment Liens Against Real Property: H.B. 4941 Proposes Major Changes
- Michigan Real Property Review
Speaking Engagements
- Individual Chapter 11 Reorganizations, ABI Central States conference, Traverse City, Michigan
- American Bankruptcy Institute
- moderator and speaker
Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Website
Legal Answers
277 Questions Answered
- Q. What happens to joint mortgage if one spouse dies in Michigan?
- A: Once the loan has been made and the mortgage granted, "qualification" for the loan is not an issue, provided that the loan is a standard residential mortgage. Some commercial loans, in contrast, have financial covenants that are an ongoing obligation on the part of the business to continue to qualify for the loan by staying financially strong. If one of the homeowners dies, the mortgage holder is not normally going to sue or foreclose so long as payments continue to be made and other requirements (such as payment of property taxes and insurance) continue to be met.
- Q. Is surviving spouse responsible for deceased spouse's sole credit card debts?
- A: Not unless the charges that were not paid were made by the surviving spouse, and even then it is not certain that the credit-card issuer would pursue the issue.
- Q. Is spending from joint account considered stealing in marriage?
- A: No, he is not correct. The bank is authorized to honor a withdrawal or check drawn by either account holder. It is possible for the joint account holders to have an agreement between them as to the use of the funds, so your spending might violate an agreement, which one might call "stealing", but I do not believe that it would be a crime because under banking law, it is your money.
Annotations
- Miller v. Wylie
- US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
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